Hackney Half Marathon

Sun 18th May 2025

A diverse group of runners participates in a marathon on a sunny day. They are passing a historic red-brick building with the word "EMPIRE" displayed prominently at the top. The runners wear various colorful athletic outfits and race bibs.

Hackney Half Marathon

5.0 · 1 review

From Limelight Sports

  • Date Sun 18th May 2025
  • Location London
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 charity places
  • Distances Half Marathon

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Hackney Half Marathon

Sun 18th May 2025

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Event summary

Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of culture and movement at the Hackney Half Marathon, organised by Limelight Sports and taking place in London on Sunday 18th May 2025. This event, set against the vibrant backdrop of East London, is a must-do for any runner looking for an exciting and energetic race experience. With race distances suitable for all levels, including the popular half marathon, participants can expect a weekend filled with entertainment, cheering crowds, and a supportive atmosphere that will propel them towards the finish line. Join in on the festivities and be part of this unforgettable running event that perfectly combines sport and culture in the heart of the city!

Organiser's Description

One of the highlights of London's running calendar where culture and movement collide! This festival weekend, featuring the popular Hackney Half Marathon, returns to the Marshes this spring.

Expect pure vibrancy as the borough comes alive for three days of celebrating the best of East London culture with crowds cheering you on at every turn!

In fact, spectators and supporters line the streets in their thousands to cheer on runners. Combined with entertainment on the course, this creates a rapturous, motivational atmosphere to help push you to the finish line!

Charity places

Alzheimer's Society

Join Team Alzheimer's Society
Hackney Half Marathon

Entry £20.00

Fundraise £250.00

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Alzheimer's Society

Join Team Alzheimer's Society

By 2025, there will be 1 million people in the UK living with dementia.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today, and providing hope for the future by campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be and funding ground-breaking research.

So there’s never been a better reason to pull on your trainers, and feel the exhilaration and adrenaline of a challenging run. And as you cross the finish line, you’ll feel sublime, knowing you’re helping everyone living with dementia.

Join team Alzheimer’s Society today. We’ll be there to support you through every step of your journey.

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Missing People

Join #TeamMissingPeople
Hackney Half Marathon

Entry £30.00

Fundraise £350.00

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Missing People

Join #TeamMissingPeople

Missing People is a national charity that exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home, find their way back to safety.

We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat. We also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.

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How to Get There

London Overground

Clapton Station: 30-minute walk
Hackney Wick Station: 20-minute walk
Homerton Station: 20-minute walk

Train

Stratford Station: 25-minute walk
Leyton Station: 20-minute walk

Bus

Local bus services will be running on diversions on event morning. Please check the TFL website for detail

Car parking

Westfield Stratford City (E20 1EJ): 25-minute walk

Cycling

There will be numerous bike parking facilities within the Festival Village. Don’t forget to bring an appropriate cable or chain lock!

Location

The Hackney Festival village is located on Hackney Marshes, E9 5PF. There’ll be thousands of you making your way to the start line on Sunday morning so please plan your journey in advance. All roads around the Half Marathon route will be closed at 06:30

what's waiting for you

The Festival Village has a whole host of local food and drink traders for you and your friends. Vendors will be serving everything from pizza and mouth-watering burgers to green juices and vegan delights. There’s something for everyone including all your gluten/dairy/lactose/ vegan/beer-only preferences. There will also be a full bar with your favourite tipples!

Entertainment

Join us for an amazing weekend of FREE and inclusive fitness, wellbeing and entertainment activities for all the family. The main stage will host a diverse range of fitness sessions, as well as entertainment from live bands and DJs. The House Of Fitness tent will be home to a wide variety of fitness activities offering something for everyone, while The House of Wellness will include classes such as sound bath sessions, BSL workshops and so much more. For kids of all ages, there will be sports activations from local hockey, rugby, cricket and football clubs to enjoy

Market on the Marshes

Open all weekend long, the Market on the Marshes will be a wonderful place to shop for treats and post-race gifts. Vendors will be offering their artisanal foods, drinks and exhibitors will have some brilliant fitness merch to buy. There’s something for everyone, so come explore!

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Kat

·a year ago

Such a good vibe!

Location

E9 5PF, London, United Kingdom

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